July / August 2016
Your community magazine for
Broadbridge Heath ANYONE FOR TENNIS? Village tennis club offer training for local people. Details on page 13 of the BBH Sports News. ————————————————————————-
NEW CURATE FOR CHURCH Revd. Kate Bailey joins St John’s. Details on page 10
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BBH Mag Editorial column. This edition of the BBH Magazine covers both July and August so that our volunteers can take a Summer break. We publish monthly throughout the rest of the year. ANYONE FOR TENNIS? See our sports pages for full coverage of sport in the village and details of a special tennis training course. NEW CURATE at St John’s Church. What’s a curate? It’s someone who is a sort of assistant to the vicar. Kate Bailey introduces herself on page 10. She’s recently moved into the village. Why not contact her to say ’hello’? Make it a date for the Summer Fete: next year! Our friends at the BBH Gala Association are really looking well ahead. They’re planning a Summer Fete for Saturday 10th June 2017. Any clubs / groups / businesses who would like a stall can contact Anne Ryan anne@theryansweb.co.uk
THIS IS YOUR VILLAGE MAGAZINE. The BBH Mag is the community magazine for Broadbridge Heath published by local volunteers and distributed free to the whole village. That's nearly 2000 houses; and the village is growing fast with the new housing development, Wickhurst Green. If you're a local resident, or a member of a village club or voluntary group; send us your news and your events. We’ll be delighted to include it in the magazine, free of charge. Email: bbh.mag@gmail.com
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Broadbridge Heath Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. Sharon Newman Guide and Ranger leader and District 2nd Broadbridge Heath Brownies I love Brownies. I am a Sixer, I get lots of badges so my Nan can put them on my Brownie top. I like to meet my friends, some are from my school. We sing at Brownies. Sometimes we go out to places like Horsham and Warnham Nature Reserve and I go in my friend's cars. By Bethany aged 8 2ND Broadbridge Heath Guides and Rangers Camp Report At camp we work towards a coloured stripe and on our first camp the camp scarf, which we sew the stripes on. Three of us were working towards our 1st stripe (red) and the others towards the camp scarf. The favourite part of the scarf challenge was making the woggles out of natural materials and the best part of the red stripe challenge was the agility badge. The favourite meal that we made was on the first night and it was a rice dish, although the lunches and breakfasts were delicious! We also enjoyed cooking on the campfire. At night we all gathered around the campfire, toasted marshmallows and sang campfire songs. We all loved to sleep outdoors in the tents and it was a shame when it was over. 2nd Broadbridge Heath Guides
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St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath Events at St John's Church and Hall. Sunday 3 July
Service at Church Camp. 10.30 am. At Pondfield Farm, Nowhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, off the A 281 road to Guildford - just before Rikyo School. All welcome.
Wednesdays 6 & 13 July Craft Social 9.30 – 12.00 am. Bring along any craft you have and enjoy the refreshments and fellowship. Tuesdays 5, 12 & 19 July Early Bird Café 8.45 – 10.00 am. Come along for ‘free’ Fair Trade coffee/tea, toast, biscuits, read the papers and have a chat. Wednesday 13 July
Tea & Fellowship 2.30 pm. Open to all elderly folk in Broadbridge Heath. Contact Heather 01403 210996
Friday 15 July
Family Film Night 3.30 – 6.00 pm with refreshments. Film showing ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie’. Contact Donna 01403 581962
Sunday 17 July
ENCOUNTER Evening Service @ 7.00 pm. Worship with the Band
Wednesday 20 July
Village Lunch 12 for 12.30 pm. Menu Sausage Plait and Salad, followed by Fruit Salad and Shortbread. To book please call Charlotte on 01403 267673 by 16 July.
St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath Church Road, RH12 3LD 01403 274114 info@stjohnsbbh.org.uk
Children, families and people of all ages are welcome. ————————————————————————————————— Events at the BBH Village Centre & Social Club Events in July: Thursday 21st Quiz Night 8.30 p.m. Sat 23rd live music with Red Tape, 3 piece band on return visit. Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3LY 01403 217177 9
Paddy’s Page Revd. Paddy Beresford Vicar of St. John’s Church. Church Road, RH12 3LD 01403 274114 ——————————— Introducing: Revd. Kate Bailey Paddy is away so we introduce the newly appointed Curate at St John’s. My name is Kate Bailey. I have moved into the Wickhurst Green development together with my husband John and our youngest son, Chris (aged 23). We have three more grown up children and four grandchildren – some living locally, and some further afield. It is a joy to be able to see some of my grandchildren on a regular basis and watch them growing up. Growing is something we all do: towards adulthood when we are children, and towards maturity (hopefully) throughout our lives. I have been training for the past two years at the South East Institute of Theological Education. It’s been hard mixing academic training in with practical teaching, as well as running a home. And now, to my own astonishment, I am the Reverend Kate Bailey. It still sounds very strange to me, because I haven’t yet grown into this title. When I tried my first new clerical shirt on, somebody different wearing a dog collar looked back at me from the mirror. I believe that is what it may have been like for the disciples who met Jesus after his Resurrection. He looked different, but of course He was the same, and they eventually recognized Him. Just as I looked into the mirror and saw the dog collar before I saw my own face staring back at me, those disciples must have looked at His hands, seen the scars and then realised who He was. Change is part of growing – I am growing into this new person the Bishop has just ordained me to become. And growing is what our parish is doing – as new houses go up all around us, and new people come into our community. I am looking forward to getting to know my neighbours on the various parts of the new development as well as those who have been here for much longer. Unity is what we strive for, as we seek to help each other and as we strive to show God’s love to those with whom we come into contact. It’s both exciting and scary in equal parts. I don’t know people here yet, but I know that as a Deacon I am to serve the community and make the love of God visible to all. It’s a daunting charge, but I am comforted by the knowledge that I will not be doing this in my own strength, but by the grace and power of God. I pray for His Holy Spirit to aid me in my task, and I ask for your prayers too, as I step into this new role. Kate Bailey
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BBH Mag Sport News from local sports clubs. If you would like to publish your sports news in this magazine please contact the Editor by email: bbh.mag@gmail.com FOOTBALL
Broadbridge Heath FC We may not have a trophy cabinet yet or a pavilion to put the cabinet in but Heath have been picking up some silverware during the close season. The First team won a trophy for finishing the 2015-2016 season in third place in the Southern Combination Premier Division Respect Merit Table, the awards are based on the disciplinary points a team gets during the season. The trophy and a cheque for £100 was presented to Club Chairman Keith Soane at the Leagues Presentation Evening on the 4th June. A shame the League don't also give an award, and of course the cash, to the Reserve Divisions as Heath Reserves finished top of the Respect Merit Table for the Reserve Section West. Elsewhere the under 11s won two football tournaments in three weeks, the first a five-aside tournament at Shoreham and then a six-a-side tournament at Lancing. In both occasions teams had come from far and wide to participate, the standard of football was very good and the games very competitive. At Shoreham the boys only lost one game to Hollingbury Hawks in their group stage but had their revenge over the Brighton based team by defeating them 1-0 in the final. At Lancing they came through their group stage unbeaten, then had wins against Patcham B in the quarterfinal, Hollingbury Hawks in the semi-final before defeating Patcham A in the final by 1-0. The team also got news that they had been promoted to the Sussex Sunday Youth League division one next season. It may still only be mid-June at the time of writing but the new season fixtures will soon be published and the first, reserve and under 18 teams are already in pre-season training with over 40 players attending the first session. Off the field the seniors and juniors were very pleased to hear that Countryside have renewed their sponsorship of the Club for the 2016-2017 season. Senior Chairman Keith Soane said �We are delighted that Countryside have agreed to renew their commitment to the club by becoming First Team and Junior Club sponsors for the new season. He added "Without the support of sponsors like Countryside it would be very difficult to sustain the level of football we do at Broadbridge Heath FC".
For more information please visit our website www.pitchero.com/clubs/broadbridgeheathfc 11
BBH Mag SPORT CRICKET
Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club Byfleets Lane Broadbridge Heath West Sussex RH12 3PB As the weather continues to provide all four seasons in a week, so the Cricket 1st XI have also found it difficult to settle into any kind of routine. After finishing a strong third in Div 2 for the last two years, they have yet to win a game this season – and we are nearly half-way through the season ! However, they are not too far behind many of the other sides (promotion is now a forgotten dream) so we are hoping that the second half of the season will bring better fortune. Meanwhile, the 2nd XI are having a completely different season. After promotion in both the last two years, they are now second in Div 5 and really doing well. You may remember that Neil Charman had a good indoor league season and thankfully he has now carried-on that form outdoors too. You may also remember that our Groundsman, David Bridges, advised that we were going to have a good summer this year. He’ll tell you that it has been pretty good so far (warm anyway) but we are unconvinced. Fortunately, he’s a much better groundsman than weather forecaster so we are really going to miss him when he steps down at the end of the season. If there is anyone out there who would like to look after our square, supported by a number of groundstaff members, then please let our Chairman Tim Wells know on 07740101983. Don’t forget to keep in touch at the Club’s website and on Facebook. http://broadbridgeheath.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp Finally, if you are planning a Children’s Birthday Party why not consider hiring our refurbished Clubhouse. We are able to offer good parking and wonderful facilities for outdoor summer games in a lovely safe environment. If you would like to know more, please contact Colin Case at colincase@aol.com. Colin Case —–———————————————————————————————
NEWS FROM SHELLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3LU T: 01403 265343 E: office@shelley.w-sussex.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr D Bird MA NPQH As our school year draws to a close we see no hint of winding down! Our children are as busy as ever with sporting fixtures, performances and other events. Over the summer break there will be some work going on within our school grounds to give us a little more space for the children who will be starting with us in September. We have enjoyed welcoming these children to sessions in school over the past few weeks and we hope that you are all looking forward to starting school with us. As every year, we will be sad to say goodbye to our wonderful group of year 6 children. We wish you all the very best at your new secondary schools and we hope you will keep in touch. 12
STOOLBALL
Junior Stoolball Academy During the Summer Holidays BBH Stoolball Club in conjunction with Stoolball England will hold a Summer Academy at BBH Cricket Club to promote the game to children from the age of 9. The Dates:
Wednesday 27th July, 3rd, 17th & 24th August 2016
The Time:
2.30pm – 4.30pm
The Cost:
£3.00 per session For further information or to book your place please contact Sally Booker at sally@stoolball.org.uk
TENNIS
Broadbridge Heath Tennis Club. BBH Tennis Club are a small village club with two all weather courts situated next to the Cricket Ground off Byfleets Lane. We cater for all standards of ability and types of membership. There are no joining fees or playing in requirements. Members enjoy unlimited access to the courts via a secure padlock combination entry system together with an on-line court booking facility. Public hire is also available at £5 per hour (see Club Website www.bbhtc.net Membership Fees for 2016 are as follows: · · · · ·
Family £ 115.00 (Partners and children up to 18) Adult Couple £ 100.00 Adult £ 60.00 Student/Senior (75+) £ 25.00 Junior £18.00 (Aged 8 to 18)
We are planning to hold an Open Day at the courts as part of the Great British Tennis Weekend (GBTW) taking place nationwide on 16th July. We have the services of Michelle Collins an LTA registered coach and the format will be as follows: · 12.30-1.30 'Family Fun' with Michelle bringing equipment and showing parents how to help and encourage youngsters. · 1.30 onwards 'Get playing' for adults with some free coaching tips. All are welcome. For further information about the Club or our Open Day contact Ann Lines (07759 286434). 13
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BROADBRIDGE HEATH WOMEN'S INSTITUTE President: Pauline Scott 53 Corsletts Avenue Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3LQ
Secretary: Gill Axby 13 Church Road Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3LD Phone: 01403 266525 Email: gillian.axby@sky.com
Phone: 01403 211704 Email: pauline_scott@hotmail.co.uk
New members always welcome; contact Pauline or Gill on the above numbers.
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Muntham House School’s Local Offer to the Community
Muntham House School, Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex. Is a specialist boarding and day school for boys aged 8-18 with emotional and social difficulties which affect their learning and behaviour. The School has an excellent reputation and has been judged by OFSTED as Outstanding or Good for the last 15 years. Muntham has also picked up international awards from the British Council.
Muntham House has a history of successful partnership working with local schools, Care services, other public services and Further Education colleges. Muntham House School has an excellent reputation with local and national employers, Further Education colleges and universities where our young people continue to thrive and become successful citizens and taxpayers. Muntham House is a non-maintained boarding and day specialist school set up by the Ministry of Education in 1953 and has a long tradition of partnership working with all of the local authorities in the South and South East of England. We welcome the New Children and Families Act and the attendant SEND Code of Practice and in particular the new development of a Local Offer to Parents and others for the support of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Please call us for free advice on any challenging behaviour you may be experiencing with your child. Muntham House School, Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0NJ Tel: 01403 730302 Email: office@muntham.org.uk Web: www.muntham.org.uk
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Useful numbers. AGE UK General enquiries Visiting Services Pensions & benefits
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01403 260560 01403 260560 01403 274495
SAMARITANS 0845 790 9090 or 01403 276276 SOUTHERN WATER 0845 278 0845
www.ageuk.org.uk/horshamdistrict TRADING STANDARDS CHILDLINE 08454 040506 0800 1111 Approved Businesses 01243 642124 or CENTRAL & SOUTH SUSSEX CITIZENS www.westsussex.gov.uk/tradingstandards ADVICE 0344 477 1171 TRAINS (National Rail Enquiries) www.cassca.org.uk 0845 748 4950 National consumer helpline (on behalf of Trading Standards): 0345 404 0506 www.nationalrail.co.uk COMPASS BUSES 01903 690025 ELECTRICITY EMERGENCIES 0845 770 8090 ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOODLINE 0845 988 1188 GAS EMERGENCIES – SMELL GAS? 0800 111 999
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL 01243 777100 HIGHWAYS 01243 642105 www.westsussex.gov.uk WEST SUSSEX SOCIAL SERVICES 01243 777100 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CO-ORDINATOR – David Trangmar bbhnhw@gmail.com
HANDYVAN SERVICE 01403 215100 HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL 01403 215100 NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
For recycling and waste collection dates go to the Horsham District Council websitewww.horsham.gov.uk/ bins/bin_calendars
0808 2000247 NHS (NON EMERGENCY) 111 (calls are free) PENSIONS SERVICE 0845 606 0265 POLICE NON EMERGENCIES 101 (calls cost 15p)
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Village Contacts.
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1st Broadbridge Heath Beavers/Cubs/Scouts Paula Flack (GSL) 01403 791453 or paulaflack63@gmail.com 1st BBH Rainbows Sally Carver geordiecarver@aol.com 2nd BBH Brownies Sharon Carver 01403 733702 2nd BBH Guides and Rangers Sharon Newman bbhguides@gmail.com St Johns Church sarah.tombling46@gmail.com Broadbridge Heath Parish Council Chairman – Mrs Viv Edwards 01403 240414 Clerk – Mrs Mary Burroughs 01403 785864 Broadbridge Heath District Councillor Matthew French Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club 07740 101983 Broadbridge Heath Football Club 01403 252273 Broadbridge Heath Tennis Club Ann Lines 01403 790503 Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club 01403 268346
Kelly Brook Montessori Nursery School 01403 251221 Skylarks Pre-School 07825 603601 Kinderoo Parent & Toddler Group Meets on Thursday mornings at St Johns Church Hall Broadbridge Heath Village Social Club Phil Farrelly 01403 217177 The Shelley Arms 01403 253406 Broadbridge Heath W.I. Gill Axby 01403 266525 Pauline Scott 01403 211704 BBH Gala Association 01403 248408 Newbridge Nurseries Garden Centre 01403 272686 Police PCSO officer for the village Damian Cecil, Mob: 07912 893029 Damian.Cecil@sussex.pnn.police.uk Horsham & District Cats Protection: Report lost or found cat 01403 854464
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Broadbridge Heath Stoolball Club (Ladies) Sally Booker 01403 260036 Shelley Primary School Administration Office 01403 271340
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Karen
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The Financial Fairy Godmother of Broadbridge Heath How to manage your money when you’re just starting out Don’t wish you’d started earlier. Start young. I’m not that old, but at the risk of sounding like my mother, my advice to the younger generation would be... Know what you spend it on. It’s so important to budget for the things you would like to have, but debit cards make it too easy to spend money without thinking about it. As financial advisers, we calculate the income and outgoings for lots of people. Many of them are shocked about how much they spend with nothing to show for it, and how little is left over afterwards. Take advice whenever your life changes. It’s wise to seek financial advice each time you go through a major life change, such as buying a house or having a baby. To make good decisions, you need to have all your options on the table. As advisers, the most important role we play is a sounding board for your ideas. Live within your means. It can be so tempting to buy things on credit, but it can take years to clear the debt. I have sometimes been envious of how much people seem to have, but that went when I found out how much they owed on their credit cards! Start saving young. It’s been said before, but it’s good to start saving early. Whether saving for a house or retirement, it is so much easier to put a little away over a long period than it is to put a lot away over a short period.
Karen MacDonald is an Independent Financial Adviser with Monetary Solutions. For a free initial consultation call 01403 288078 email: karen@monetarysolutions.co.uk Website: www.planningcare.co.uk
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